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Saturday in South Florida
fall is finally here
the weather we've been waiting for
Sunny and 75 as Joe Nichols sang

Azure sky, scarce white cottony clouds
shining, glimmering sun high above
a tickling cool breeze, crisp and fresh
pleasant relief from the long hot summer

I drive along in my open jeep
relaxed, music turned up high
hair blowing wildly and carelessly
my worries are few

Satisfied from a lovely lunch
catching up with a friend
talking about teaching and writing
I am refueled and ready

Rear end melting to the seat
the music seeping into my bones
sunshine toasting my skin
the wind blowing in my face

I have nowhere I want to be
except on the road to anywhere
no desire to stop
just a will to keep going

open jeep
open mind
open heart
open soul